Job title Preconstruction Manager Sector Workplace Design & Build, Commercial interior Fit-out Location Shoreditch Reporting to Preconstruction Director Type Permanent, full-time Package From £75K basic plus commission The Client Our client is a workplace Design and Build business creating considered, design-led commercial fit-outs for occupiers and Landlords. The work spans Tenant Cat B, Landlord Cat A+ (pre-fitted plug-and-play suites) and Landlord amenity spaces. Based on the edge of The City, with Design, Preconstruction and Delivery teams under one roof, our client offers a single point of accountability throughout the project lifecycle, from taking the initial client brief to handover. The opportunity The business is looking for an additional Preconstruction Manager for both ‘Design and Build’ and ‘Detail and Build’ opportunities. You will be working closely alongside the Sales and Design teams turning creative concepts into buildable, fully detailed and costed, programmed proposals. The focus of the Preconstruction Manager is to win work, de-risk the project, build margin and meet the Employers Requirements whilst adhering to statutory regulations. This is a client-facing role. You will lead tenders and negotiated opportunities, shaping the procurement strategy and hand over well-defined schemes to the Delivery Team Key responsibilities Proposals and Tenders Ownership of the Preconstruction Estimating process, ensuring tender deadlines met Analyse the brief, base build information, fit-out guides and attend site surveys Collate and raise RFI’s Identify VE options to meet budget Prepare proposals, attend interviews alongside the project pitch team, answer post tender queriesDesign and technical coordination Work with in-house Designers and Technical Team to develop compliant schemes Coordinate MEP, AV/IT, Furniture and incumbent contractors Review drawings and information received  Costs and programme Build fully detailed accurate cost plans Prepare bid list, evaluate and level Sub-contractor quotations Develop preconstruction programmes, including phasing, and long-lead items. Identify scope gapsCompliance and handover Ensure CDM duties are understood and met at preconstruction stage Feed in sustainability, wellbeing and building regulation requirements (BREEAM, SKA, WELL, Building Safety Act) where relevant. Ensure a robust and structured handover to the project Delivery Team Capture lessons learned and continually improve the company preconstruction processes.About you Proven Preconstruction experience for main contractors. A track record of winning work, ideally in the £1m–£10m range. Strong technical knowledge of Fit-out and refurbishment across a range of commercial projects Commercially astute, with a solid grasp of JCT Design and Build contract principles. Excellent written and verbal skills, confident presenter in front of clients and Professional Teams A confident, natural collaborator who can align stakeholders